Kathleen Wynne

Kathleen Wynne

politician Canada

Kathleen Wynne is a Canadian politician who served as the 25th Premier of Ontario from 2013 to 2018. A member of the Ontario Liberal Party, she was the first woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold the position of Premier. Wynne's administration focused on progressive policies, including raising the minimum wage and introducing paid sick days, which were later reversed by her successor Doug Ford. Her tenure was marked by ambitious initiatives in education and healthcare, but she faced significant political challenges leading to her party's defeat in the 2018 provincial election.

Born on May 21, 1953 (72 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
57,497
Power
2,572$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 4.00 0.15% +0% 38,005,238 57,497 $1,700,000 2,572$
Totals 2 38,005,238 57,497 $1,700,000 2,572$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Then-premier Kathleen Wynne made changes to the Highway Traffic Act to allow for automated speed camera use. 5

The Globe and Mail: Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to get rid of automated speed cameras

Canada Canada: Mr. Ford accused the government of Kathleen Wynne of fraud, coverup and getting rich off taxpayers. 3

The Globe and Mail: Booze, business and populism: Doug Ford’s antics evoke lessons from the past

Canada Canada: Under the government of Kathleen Wynne, Ontario decided to have its provincial utility review board conduct a review of Energy East. 5

The Globe and Mail: Opinion: Let’s not forget that premiers, not Ottawa, led the charge in the trade war